Hello
My name is Emily Vincent and I am an Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC. Based in Cheltenham I provide Educational Psychology services in the Gloucestershire area.
What I do
I assess children (aged four upwards) and young people (YP) with learning differences and social, emotional and/or behavioural needs, and provide practical advice for parents and schools. I also carry out adult assessments for Higher Education/DSA and to inform reasonable adjustments at work.
I accept referrals from schools or directly from parents (or from individuals in HE/work). At present my services are limited to schools and individuals living, or being schooled, in Gloucestershire.
I believe in helping individuals to achieve their potential by considering the whole child/YP and advising on how to support their needs through a detailed assessment and personalised service.
Services I offer
Psychological assessments which might include, or investigate:
- Observations and consultative work
- Cognitive assessments (to investigate strengths and difficulties, and can identify specific learning difficulties, eg dyslexia)
- Maths and dyscalculia assessments
- Emotional issues including anxiety, anger, self-esteem and mindset
- Screening for social communication difficulties eg Autism
- Attention, concentration, auditory processing and sensory needs
Why use an EP?
Educational Psychologists (EPs) have training in how people think, feel and learn. Through understanding the young person’s views, and by working with the child/ young person, their parent/s and school, EPs help find solutions to the challenges being experienced, which may involve learning difficulties and/or social, emotional or behavioural problems.
Services
From assessments of thinking skills to behavioural assessments… The type of assessment required will depend upon the purpose for which it is needed. See the types of assessment that are available below.
Who to consult?
We’ve put together this resource to help signpost parents to the right service.
It may be that you need to request an assessment with an occupational therapist, speech & language therapist or a mental health professional, rather than an educational psychologist. Of course, please always check that a professional is appropriately qualified and regulated before making any appointments.